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The Television - Class Assembly Script

This engaging playscript tells the story of John Logie Baird’s invention of television, from his early experiments to the broadcasting of images into homes worldwide. Designed for Key Stage 2, it explores themes of invention, media, perseverance, and entertainment.

Key Features:

30 Character Roles: Provides ample opportunity for class participation.

Historical Narrative: Presents a clear and compelling account of John Logie Baird’s journey.

Educational Content: Explains the basic principles behind early television technology.

Thematic Exploration: Touches on the impact of television on society and its evolution.

Flexible Staging: Requires simple props and set suggestions.

Musical Integration: Incorporates a song to enhance the performance.

Storyline Highlights:

The play begins with Older John Logie Baird reflecting on his early fascination with how things worked.

It depicts Young John Baird’s inventive nature and his early experiments with a simple telephone.

The narrative then shifts to Older John Logie Baird’s determination to achieve “seeing by wireless” and his struggles to develop a working television system.

A simplified explanation of the Nipkow disk experiment is included.

The play portrays the first televised human face and the initial public reaction to the invention.

It shows the early days of BBC television broadcasting and the wonder of early viewers.

The play concludes by celebrating John Logie Baird’s perseverance and the transformative power of invention.

This assembly script provides an engaging and educational way to introduce children to the history of television, the importance of perseverance, and the impact of invention on our world.